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Discover the steps to finding volunteer opportunities that align with your needs and interests in the informative article ""Set Yourself Up for Volunteer Success: How to Find Volunteer Opportunities That Match Your Needs!"" Learn valuable tips and strategies for identifying and selecting the right volunteer opportunities that will allow you to make a meaningful impact. Read the full article here: #VolunteerSuccess #VolunteerOpportunities #FindingVolunteerRoles #ImpactfulVolunteering #CommunityEngagement

Discover the steps to finding volunteer opportunities that align with your needs and interests in the informative article ""Set Yourself Up for Volunteer Success: How to Find Volunteer Opportunities That Match Your Needs!"

Share Your Career Journey & Inspire Future Leaders! Are you passionate about your career and excited to empower the next generation? We're looking for YOU to join our exclusive In-Class Speaking Series! This program provides a unique opportunity to connect with high school students and share your real-life experiences. You'll be invited to a classroom to discuss your career journey, the skills you use daily, and offer valuable tips to students who are just starting to explore their own paths. Here's how you can make a difference: • Inspire students: Share your professional journey and ignite their passion for your field. • Offer practical advice: Help students gain insight into what it takes to succeed in your industry. • Shape the future: Your experience could motivate a student to pursue their dream career. No preparation required! We simply want you to share your story and offer guidance. Presentations are welcome but not mandatory. Each session lasts 30-45 minutes, followed by a Q&A where students can ask questions. Currently, we're seeking speakers in three key areas: • Working With Your Hands: Skilled tradespeople to share firsthand knowledge about hands-on careers. • Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: Business professionals to inspire students with entrepreneurial spirit. • Health Care: Professionals to discuss careers in healthcare and its impact on people's lives. Ready to make a real impact? Sign up to be a speaker! Click here to choose a convenient time slot on our Eventbrite page: https://lnkd.in/gGp2vFGz Don't see a time that works for you? Email braylon@elevateindy.org and we'll find a way to connect! We look forward to welcoming you to our In-Class Speaking Series and hearing your story!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry, but recruiting them can feel like an uphill battle. Have you noticed fewer people stepping up lately? In my latest blog post, I explore why recruiting volunteers is harder than ever and offer 5 simple strategies to turn things around. Here’s a preview: 1. Make it easy for people to take the first step with one-time, low-risk opportunities. 2. Clearly connect every role to the church’s mission. 3. Publicly celebrate your volunteers to inspire others. By creating easy entry points, communicating the mission, and recognizing volunteers, you can build a thriving volunteer base that will help move your ministry forward. Don’t miss the full post with all 5 tips! Read it here:

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One of my top recommendations for anyone curious to pursue a new career path or expand inside your leadership in a new way - yet not feeling confident that you embody the skills for that path - is to volunteer in a project that piques your curiosity and feels fun. I recommend this because your greatest credential for any career path is your natural born genius ~ the gifts you carry innately and no one had to teach you. These gifts come out (and you can see them) when you have a chance to play without the pressures you might face inside a job. In volunteering, you are free to just be you and see where that takes you. A unique volunteer opportunity coming up is to share your gifts to support the 2024 Democratic National Convention that is happening in Chicago this summer. If this feels fun to you, you can consider it a chance to play, let your gifts shine through, and let the magic happen from there. One of my close contacts is leading the organization of volunteers for the convention and activities beforehand. If you’re interested, start by filling out this interest form and for the neighborhood ambassador add: Ross Mantell. If you’d like I can make a personal introduction too.

Lately, I've heard too many stories of volunteers facing unfair treatment—delayed or no responses, poor training, and feeling undervalued. Many volunteers invest time and money to help, yet their contributions seem overlooked. While sports events can be busy, clear communication with volunteers should be a priority. ➡ If a volunteer isn't chosen, inform them promptly! ➡ If they're selected, inform them promptly! ➡ If there are internal challenges causing delays, guess what? Inform them promptly! Volunteers are the backbone of successful events. Let's ensure we not only value them during the event but also provide the support and respect they deserve in the lead-up!

Two years ago today, we shared a post about the difference between creating a volunteer community that is open vs. welcoming, a process that is easy vs. accessible. Given how often I am asked about how to say no to volunteers or decline a volunteer application, I thought it might be useful to repost this one as it is all related! Open to your thoughts as well. "Is your engagement open or welcoming? Is it easy or accessible? There's a difference. Read our latest blog and share your thoughts on the matter." https://lnkd.in/gAjG4zWn

We want our community to feel supported but, most importantly, listened to. 👋 Reflecting on how lonely the job hunt can be, everything we do at Pollen is aimed at preventing that isolation for everyone in our community. The Pollen Social is designed for those at the start of their careers, who might be uncertain about their next steps or navigating the unpredictable job market, to connect with others in similar situations and with some great individuals who are further in their career journey. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please register your interest using the link in the comments. 👀 #careers #entrylevel #graduatecareers

Gen Z.. You Got My Vote for your Meetup Topic.. Introducing The Hab: A Community for Early Career PR Pros..for SXSW 2025.. FYI, thanks for providing the PanelPicker link below.. It was easy to create an account, vote, and leave a comment. All the Best, (Aunt) ck, a GenXer